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S566 JLM

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,724 mi
Last recorded101,724 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 JLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 101,724 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn inner edges

hand brake anti slip pad missing

nearside mirror glass broken

offside rear brake pad getting low

slight play in offside inner track rod armjoint

Fail 28 Sep 2015 101,724 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn inner edges

hand brake anti slip pad missing

nearside mirror glass broken

offside rear brake pad getting low

slight play in offside inner track rod armjoint

Pass 16 Oct 2014 92,008 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 80,155 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 80,155 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 74,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre has a cut on the inside wall, though it has not reached the cord

Fail 20 Oct 2012 74,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre has a cut on the inside wall, though it has not reached the cord

Pass 15 Oct 2011 71,745 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 71,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 67,744 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,089 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 62,080 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 55,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2007 52,987 miles

Advised on nearside and offside front tyre wall condition.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 49,015 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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S566 JLM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,549 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S566 JLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S566 JLM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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